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Standards & Competencies

​Creating Effective and Engaging Instruction

Use the links to the right side of this page to discover more information on how ​understanding state standards, 21st century skills, TPACK, and Artful Learning strategies is essential for teachers. Together, these frameworks help teachers design meaningful, relevant, and well-rounded educational experiences for all students.
  • State standards provide clear learning goals that ensure consistency and accountability.
  • 21st century skills prepare students for real-world challenges and future careers.
  • TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) helps teachers thoughtfully integrate technology into instruction in ways that enhance learning.
  • Artful Learning strategies promote deep, interdisciplinary learning through the arts, encouraging inquiry, reflection, and personal connection.
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Common Core
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21st Century Skills
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TPACK
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Artful Learning